Update: Bruce Boudreau makes his much-anticipated return to Washington today, bringing the NHL-leading Ducks (26-7-5) in tow. Boudreau coached the Capitals for parts of five seasons, starting in 2007-08. He led them to the league’s best record in 2009-10 and was named its top coach in 2007-08. The Capitals fired him early in the 2011-12 season. The Ducks hired him to replace Randy Carlyle on Nov. 30, 2011. ... The Ducks set a franchise record Saturday by winning their eighth consecutive game, with a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders. Team captain Ryan Getzlaf scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season, his 17th, 18th and 19th of the season. Getzlaf added an assist as the Ducks rallied from a 3-1 deficit to start the third period. ... Corey Perry leads the Ducks with 22 goals. Alex Ovechkin has a league-leading 30 goals for the Capitals (19-13-4).